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regret

UK
/rɪˈɡrɛt/
US
/rɪˈɡrɛt/
regret over

Translations

regretnoun
regrets
pl
UK
/rɪˈɡrɛt/
US
/rɪˈɡrɛt/
She felt a deep regret for her actions.
Она почувствовала глубокое сожаление о своих действиях.
His letter was full of regret and apologies.
Его письмо было полным раскаяния и извинений.
Synonyms
sorrow
disappointment
grief
lament
contrition
repentance
remorse
regretverb
regretted
Past Simple
regretted
Past Participle
regretting
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈɡrɛt/
US
/rɪˈɡrɛt/
He began to regret his harsh words.
Он начал раскаиваться в своих резких словах.
I regret not taking the opportunity when it was presented.
Я сожалею, что не воспользовался возможностью, когда она была представлена.
Synonyms
deplore
wish
feel sorry for
repent
bemoan
lament
Antonyms
celebrate
rejoice

Definitions

regretnoun
A feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done.
She expressed deep regret over her decision to leave the company.
(usually regrets) An expression of apology, sympathy, or polite refusal.
She sent her regrets and declined the invitation.
regretverb
To feel sorry or remorseful for an action, decision, or event.
She regretted not studying harder for the exam.
To express sorrow or disappointment about something.
He regretted to inform her that the meeting was canceled.
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